April 7, 2008
Insurance Journal West Magazine
Insurance Journal West Magazine
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In this Issue
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Features
People Willis Group Holdings extended its employment agreement with... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Chartwell Independent Insurance Brokers Chartwell Independent... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Upholds Individuals’ Right to File ERISA Claims
On Feb. 20, 2008, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous... -
FeaturesResearch: Hands-Free Law Might Not Make California Roads Safer
A growing body of evidence suggests California requiring adult... -
FeaturesDemand For Food, Fuel Creating Ample Need For Agribusiness Insurance
The need for agricultural insurance is growing like a weed. "This is... -
FeaturesRecession, Soft Market Forcing Western Agents, Brokers to Refocus
Whether the nation is in a true recession may still be up for debate,... -
FeaturesCalif. Agency Thrives on Knowing Health Care and Public Entities
"Most insurance companies use the 'yellow pad/gift of gab' approach,"... -
FeaturesCourt: Policyholders Can Question Farmers’ Fees
A California Court of Appeals has allowed policyholders in the... -
FeaturesScientists Work to Keep Public Safe From Hawaii Volcano Fumes
Explosive eruptions and noxious gas emissions at Kilauea Volcano on... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Insurance Rating Bureau Not Filing Mid-year Rate Change
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has... -
Closing QuoteSubprime Crisis Reveals Larger Problems in Government Regulation
America is in the midst of a significant financial crisis. A meltdown... -
FeaturesInsurers Urge California Policyholders to Oppose Vehicle Repair Bill
Three insurance associations are urging Californians to contact their... -
Editor's NoteDouble Whammy
It starts with the housing market. Then it seeps into construction,... -
FeaturesWashington Proposes Hot Weather Worker Rule
Washington's Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has proposed a... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesArizona Court: Off-Duty Officer Injury Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation
Arizona's Court of Appeals has ruled that an administrative law judge... -
FeaturesCalifornia Assembly Considering Insurance Agent-Broker Bill
A bill that would help to clarify when an insurance professional is...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsTake a P/C Soft Market, Throw in a Recession, and Stir
The P/C industry's chief economist on how agents are affected when a... -
FeaturesBeecher Carlson: Energized for Growth
Atlanta-based broker just keeps going and going while striving to... -
FeaturesStrategies for Agents in a Recession
Despite soft market conditions and a downturn in the economy, it's... -
Minding Your Business10 Rules for Family-Run Businesses
Family businesses can be a blessing or a disaster. The root of a... -
FeaturesLocation, Weather, Animals, Illnesses Make Insuring Movies Risky Business
Rating the degree of risk for a movie runs the gamut, says Wendy... -
FeaturesHow Courts and Claims are Altering the D&O Landscape
Claims frequency, claims severity, subprime, securities fraud and... -
FeaturesIs Now a Subprime Time To Be in D&O?
Execs ponder Stoneridge, plaintiffs bar shakeups and market... -
News CurrentsIndustry Lines Up ‘Pro and Con’ on Bush Plan for Federal Regulator
Insurance industry groups lined up quickly with responses to the Bush... -
FeaturesGame Plan For College and University Safety on the Road
Transporting student athletes to sporting events can pose great... -
FeaturesDuring a Recession, Agents Tend to Fare Better Than Their Customers
Agents writing residential contractors feel recession first;...
